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Department of Community Development
Reference: The Orchard Church Annexation
To: Mayor Richard N. McLean and Members of City Council
Through: Manuel Esquibel, City Manager
Prepared By: Cathy Sexton
Date Prepared: May 27, 2015
PURPOSE
In order to proceed with annexation of this property, the Council must review the annexation petition and application, conduct a public hearing, approved a resolution for annexation eligibility, and complete the first reading of the annexation ordinance.
BACKGROUND
The approximate 38.101 acre parcel, known as the Orchard Church Property (the "Property"), is currently zoned A-3 (Agricultural-3) through Adams County. The Property is generally located on the northeast corner of East 120th Avenue and Peoria Street. The Property adjoins the existing Brighton city limits on the east boundary and is approximately 24.57% contiguous with the existing Brighton city limits.
CRITERIA BY WHICH COUNCIL MUST CONSIDER THE ITEM
* South Sub-Area Plan: The annexation of this parcel is consistent with the South Sub-Area Plan as it is within the growth boundary and there is adequate infrastructure to serve the Property.
* Colorado Revised Statutes: The City Council must determine whether the Annexation complies with the following statutory requirements set forth in the Colorado Revised Statutes:
Section 31-12-104
1. The following statutory limitations apply for eligibility for annexation:
a. Not less than 1/6th of the perimeter of the area to be annexed is contiguous with the City of Brighton;
b. A "community of interest" exists between the municipality;
c. The area to be annexed and said area is urban or is to be urbanized;
d. The area is integrated or capable of integration within the municipality.
e. If the contiguity requirement is met, the "community of interest" requirement is presumed unless two of the following exist:
* Less than 50% of the adult residents use facilities of the municipality (recreation, so...
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